As is typical of a particular industry, I have found definitions of a battery on/off switch confusing to say the least. And yes, I am easily confused. That aside I have googled bypass switch purpose which led me to various sites all using different words for bypass. 1. bypass 2. disconnect 3. cutoff. Now, I know the switch has a dual purpose, which is why is can be off or on. When it is on, there is a little RED light that lights up. Where my problem lies is, what does that mean?
If the red light is on, is the battery bank disconnected totally from the coach or does it mean when the red light is off that you are not on shore power and you NEED to run batteries?
The reason I ask is because I have a residential refrigerator. I do have an inverter that takes 12V to 110V. When I am driving I know the umbilical cord to the truck charges the batteries. If the bypass switch is ON, meaning RED light is lit up, is the refrigerator being energized?
Thanks in advance.
C&J
If the red light is on, is the battery bank disconnected totally from the coach or does it mean when the red light is off that you are not on shore power and you NEED to run batteries?
The reason I ask is because I have a residential refrigerator. I do have an inverter that takes 12V to 110V. When I am driving I know the umbilical cord to the truck charges the batteries. If the bypass switch is ON, meaning RED light is lit up, is the refrigerator being energized?
Thanks in advance.
C&J